Agriculture can help reduce poverty for 78% of the world's poor, who live in rural areas and work mainly in farming. It can raise incomes, improve food security and benefit the environment. The World Bank Group is a leading financier of agriculture, with $8 billion in new commitments in 2015.
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December 6, 2016 — Agriculture is the largest water user globally, and a major source of water pollution. A new FAO framework will help vulnerable countries improve water management systems and adapt agriculture to the impacts of climate change.
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November 30, 2016 — A World Bank project in the Democratic Republic of Congo has helped women farmers increase productivity and efficiently transport and sell their crops, setting off a ripple effect of benefits such as improved food security, nutrition and education.
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November 15, 2016 — With the right policies and investments, agriculture can help achieve several of the UN Sustainable Development Goals while also spurring economic growth. A new paper examines ways that climate finance can be used to accelerate climate-smart agricultural investments.
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November 14, 2016 — In recent years, erratic weather has wreaked havoc on African harvests. Urgent actions – starting with detailed risk assessments -- are needed to build the resilience of farmers and the food system to better adapt to a changing climate.
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